Paradine
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The Paradine are a fictional race in the science fiction
universe of Gene Roddenberry
's Andromeda
television series.
In Andromeda, the Paradines are both referred to as evolved Vedrans, as well as the first race of sentient beings in the galaxy. Trance Gemini hypothesizes that the Paradines may have had a "hand in its [the universes'] creation". These problems are not expanded upon or resolved during the show's run.
They are described as a race of beings who are ever present, especially at crucial times in galactic history. The Fall of the Systems Commonwealth
was considered such an event. According to Vedran legend, the Fall of the Systems Commonwealth was foretold, as was the coming of the Spirit of the Abyss and its legions of Magog
. A threat of this magnitude spelled doom for all sentient species in the universe, unless they united. Paradines can also step through time and space, both literally and figuratively. However, these powers are not often used during the show because according to a paradine, there is too much at stake whenever steps are made.
Science fiction
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universe of Gene Roddenberry
Gene Roddenberry
Eugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry was an American television screenwriter, producer and futurist, best known for creating the American science fiction series Star Trek. Born in El Paso, Texas, Roddenberry grew up in Los Angeles, California where his father worked as a police officer...
's Andromeda
Andromeda (TV series)
Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
television series.
In Andromeda, the Paradines are both referred to as evolved Vedrans, as well as the first race of sentient beings in the galaxy. Trance Gemini hypothesizes that the Paradines may have had a "hand in its [the universes'] creation". These problems are not expanded upon or resolved during the show's run.
They are described as a race of beings who are ever present, especially at crucial times in galactic history. The Fall of the Systems Commonwealth
Systems Commonwealth
The All Systems Commonwealth or simply the Systems Commonwealth is a fictional intergalactic government from Gene Roddenberry's science fiction TV series Andromeda. It was born out of the Vedran Empire...
was considered such an event. According to Vedran legend, the Fall of the Systems Commonwealth was foretold, as was the coming of the Spirit of the Abyss and its legions of Magog
Magog (Andromeda)
The Magog are an alien race in the television series Andromeda. The most significant Magog character in the series is Rev Bem, who eschews the "brutish violence" of the rest of the Magog.-The Species:...
. A threat of this magnitude spelled doom for all sentient species in the universe, unless they united. Paradines can also step through time and space, both literally and figuratively. However, these powers are not often used during the show because according to a paradine, there is too much at stake whenever steps are made.